How much does a trip to Uruguay cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedUYU 63,000 62%
- FoodUYU 25,200 25%
- TransportUYU 7,000 7%
- SightsUYU 7,000 7%
What a day costs in Uruguay
Per person, in UYU
A mid-range day in Uruguay costs about UYU 7,300 per person: UYU 4,500 for a bed, UYU 1,800 for food, UYU 500 for local transport and UYU 500 for sights. On a budget the same day is about UYU 2,100; in comfort, about UYU 16,200. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $181.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightDorm in central Montevideo · Source | UYU 1,000 | UYU 4,500 | UYU 9,000 |
| Food a dayThree meals in Montevideo · Source | UYU 900 | UYU 1,800 | UYU 3,500 |
| Transport a dayBuses and taxis in Montevideo · Source | UYU 200 | UYU 500 | UYU 1,200 |
| Sights a dayMuseums and guided city tour · Source | Free | UYU 500 | UYU 2,500 |
| A day in total | UYU 2,100 | UYU 7,300 | UYU 16,200 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Lucas Moreira against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
Uruguay trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to UYU 102,200.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | UYU 6,300$156 | UYU 21,900$544 | UYU 48,600$1,206 |
| 7 days | UYU 14,700$365 | UYU 51,100$1,268 | UYU 113,400$2,815 |
| 14 days | UYU 29,400$730 | UYU 102,200$2,537 | UYU 226,800$5,630 |
| 30 days | UYU 63,000$1,564 | UYU 219,000$5,436 | UYU 486,000$12,063 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does Uruguay cost per day?
For one person, about UYU 2,100 on a budget, UYU 7,300 mid-range or UYU 16,200 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in Uruguay?
For one person, about UYU 14,700 on a budget, UYU 51,100 mid-range or UYU 113,400 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in Uruguay?
About UYU 58,800 on a budget, UYU 204,400 mid-range or UYU 453,600 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is Uruguay expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in Uruguay costs about $181. Of the 112 destinations we price, 77 are cheaper and 34 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to Uruguay?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: UYU 4,500 of the UYU 7,300 a day, about 62%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.